Barton Branch - Re-opening March 21 at 9 am
Barton Branch will reopen on Friday, March 21, at 9 am. Due to the roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 8. Thank you for your patience.
Maintenance Work
Members will not have access to eResources, such as OverDrive, or be able to place holds or renewals from March 22 at 11pm to March 23 at 6:30am, due to network maintenance work. Thank you for your patience.
Turner Park - Roof Repairs
From March 26 until June 30, the Turner Park Branch will undergo a roof repair. There may be parking lot and noise disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library - 4th Floor Temporary Closure
The Blk Owned Vendor Market is running on the 4th Floor of Central Library on Saturday, March 22, If you are looking for study spaces, use Floors 1-3. The 4th Floor Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre are open.
Mount Hope Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Tuesday, March 18, photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Mount Hope Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
HPL Program Application Form
Hamilton Public Library’s programming committee accepts suggestions for programs. If you have a programming suggestion, please complete the form.
Please note that submissions will be reviewed based on Hamilton Public Library’s strategic priorities and in accordance with established policies, specifically HPL's Working With Us Policy.
Please note that submissions are reviewed quarterly (six months in advance of presentation).
Due to the high volume of program suggestions, HPL will contact you only if there is interest in booking your program. Past program proposal approval does not guarantee that an organization or individual will be asked to again offer the program or that future proposals will be approved. Thank you for your interest in HPL programming.